CVE-2013-5398
3.3 · LOWOverview
CVE-2013-5398 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm rational_focal_point. It was published on December 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Webservice Axis Gateway in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4 before devfix1, 6.4.1.3 before devfix1, 6.5.1 before devfix1, 6.5.2 before devfix4, 6.5.2.3 before devfix9, 6.6 before devfix5, 6.6.0.1 before devfix2, and 6.6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5397.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update rational_focal_point to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-5398?
CVE-2013-5398 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm rational_focal_point. It was published on December 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2013-5398?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-5398?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update rational_focal_point to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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